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New York Knicks: A way too early 2018 NBA Mock Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 18: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid during the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Real Madrid Practice at Sinan Erdem Dome on May 18, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Luca Sgamellotti/EB via Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 18: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid during the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Real Madrid Practice at Sinan Erdem Dome on May 18, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Luca Sgamellotti/EB via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – April 14: Trevon Duval #11 drives to the basket during the Jordan Brand Classic, National Boys Team All-Star basketball game at The Barclays Center on April 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – April 14: Trevon Duval #11 drives to the basket during the Jordan Brand Classic, National Boys Team All-Star basketball game at The Barclays Center on April 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /

The No. 1 point guard in the 2017 NBA Draft is incoming Duke Blue Devils freshman Trevon Duval. The flashy nature of his game has won over fans who scour YouTube videos, but the substance is even more impressive than the highlights.

Duval has the tools to be a star in the NBA, and head coach Mike Krzyewski is the type of experienced mind who can bring out the best of him.

Duval has a Kyrie Irving type of prototypical build at 6’3″ and 195 pounds with a near 6’10” wingspan. He’s more of an explosive athlete than Irving, which is how he makes up for his currently lackluster jump shot.

With a powerful frame, an outstanding first step, and a special degree of body control, Duval has the potential to be a generational slasher.

The key complements to his athleticism and finishing ability are his improving court vision and defensive potential. There’s no guaranteeing that he’ll commit to defense, but the potential exists for consistent All-Defensive Team honors.

The New York Knicks don’t necessarily need a point guard, but if Duval is on the board, it will be difficult to pass up the opportunity to pair him with Frank Ntilikina.

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